Posterior Thigh Muscles

Question 0

Insertion of Semitendinosus

Answer 0

Medial surface of Superior part of Tibia

Question 1

Origin of Semitendinosus

Answer 1

Ischial Tuberosity

Question 2

Innervation of Semitendinosus

Answer 2

Tibial division of Sciatic L5 S1 S2

Question 3

Action of Semitendinosus

Answer 3

Extend Hip Joint
Flex Knee and Rotate the Leg Medially when the Knee is Flexed
When Hip and Knee are, can extend the Trunk

Question 4

Origin of Semimembranosus

Answer 4

Ischial Tuberosity

Question 5

Insertion of Semimembranosus

Answer 5

Posterior part of Medial Condyle of Tibia

Reflected attachment forms Oblique Popliteal Ligament

Question 6

Innervation of Semimembranosus

Answer 6

Tibial division of Sciatic L5 S1 S2

Question 7

Action of Semimembranosus

Answer 7

Extend Hip Joint
Flex Knee and Rotate the Leg Medially when the Knee is Flexed
When Hip and Knee are, can extend the Trunk

Question 8

Origin of Biceps Femoris, Long and Short Head

Answer 8

Long- Ischial Tuberosity

Short- Linea Aspera, Lateral Supracondylar Line of Femur

Question 9

Insertion of Biceps Femoris

Answer 9

Lateral side of Head of Fibula

Tendon is split at this site by Fibular Collateral Ligament of Knee

Question 10

Innervation of Biceps Femoris

Answer 10

Long- Tibial division of Sciatic L5 S1 S2

Short- Common Fibular division of Sciatic L5 S1 S2

Question 11

Action of Biceps Femoris

Answer 11

Flexes Knee Joint and Rotates it Laterally

When Knee is Flexed; Extends Hip Joint